*Foster's holly
*Ilex ×attenuata ‘Fosteri’
FOSTER’S HOLLY
Aquifoliaceae
Location: map coordinates Q-16 (near southeast corner of Conrad Hall), N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'40''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
FOSTER’S HOLLY
Aquifoliaceae
Location: map coordinates Q-16 (near southeast corner of Conrad Hall), N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'40''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen tree
- etymology: Ilex from the Latin name for holm oak/holly oak (Quercus ilex); attenuata = attenuated (long and narrow); ‘Fosteri’ for E. E. Foster of Alabama who developed this hybrid
- hybrid of dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and American holly (I. opaca)
- leaf has 1-5 teeth on each side
- polygamo-dioecious (separate male and female trees, with some perfect flowers); flowers small, whitish
- fruit bright red berry-like drupe (stone fruit)
- female tree can produce fruits without fertilization (unusual for hollies)
- popular ornamental
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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